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In the 17th century, Dutch people started to immigrate to America.
At that time, most Dutch immigrants lived in the town of New Amsterdam,
which is now New York.
The Dutch in New Amesterdam celebrated Saint Nicholas Day in the same
way as they had done back back in their home countury.
In this way, the tradition of giving presents on that day also became a
custom in America.
In fact, the name "Santa Claus" comes from the Dutch "Sinterklaas," meaning
Saint Nicholas.
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